Are the reference points the same for left and right reverse parking?
1 Answers
The reference points are the same, but the distance and angle from the driver's perspective in the left and right rearview mirrors make the viewing points different. The key point in reverse parking is maintaining a 30cm distance between the car body and the corner of the parking space. During right-side reverse parking, this distance corresponds to approximately two finger widths in the mirror, while for left-side reverse parking, it should be slightly more than two finger widths. Below are the key steps for left and right reverse parking: 1. When to turn the steering wheel right: Gradually release the clutch to start moving the car forward while maintaining a steady speed. Watch the left rearview mirror carefully. When the lower edge of the mirror aligns with the line, quickly turn the steering wheel all the way to the (left) right. 2. When to straighten the steering wheel: After turning the steering wheel all the way right, continue reversing without stopping. Now focus on the right rearview mirror. When you see the nearest corner of the right parking space line in the mirror, maintain a 30cm distance between the car and the corner - this is the standard for judging whether parking will be accurate. 3. When to stop: During the final stage of reverse parking, watch the left rearview mirror. Stop the car when the lower edge of the left mirror aligns with the front line of the parking space, completing the reverse parking. 4. Exiting the space: Press the clutch, shift into first gear, and start moving slowly while watching the front hood of the car. When you can no longer see the roadside line, turn the steering wheel left, straighten the car, then straighten the steering wheel when the car is aligned. Stop when your left shoulder aligns with the end line. (Note: If the distance in the right rearview mirror is less than 30cm, you can slightly adjust the steering wheel. If it's still more than 30cm after turning the steering wheel all the way right and the car is straight, this usually means the steering wheel was turned too slowly - next time turn it earlier or faster.)
